The S_N2 Mechanism for Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions

question 31

Multiple Choice

The S_N2 mechanism for nucleophilic substitution reactions

• A) involves two steps and occurs with inversion of configuration.
• B) involves one step and occurs with inversion of configuration.
• C) involves two steps and occurs with racemization.
• D) involves one step and occurs with retention of configuration.
• E) involves one step and occurs with racemization.

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